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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.16, 1,416.18 and 395.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.16, 1,416.18 and 395.69 is: 593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.16 : 1,416.18 = 395.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.16/1,416.18 = 395.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.16x = 1,416.18 × 395.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.16x = 560,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,362.67/944.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.51

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